Regret

Origins

Middle English regretten, fr. AF regreter, fr. re- + -greter (perh. of Germanic origin; akin to Old Norse grāta to weep)

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Definitions

Verb

• 1 a : to mourn the loss or death of

b : to miss very much

• 2 : to be very sorry for <~s his mistakes> ~ vi : to experience regret

Noun

ca.(1590)

• 1 : sorrow aroused by circumstances beyond one's control or power to repair
• 2 a : an expression of distressing emotion (as sorrow or disappointment)

b pl : a note politely declining an invitation